Month: December 2013

Kenya Money History: 1978 Kenya 20 Shilingi Banknote “First Kenyan President front & Lion family back” The 1978 Kenya 20 Shilingi banknote features the first President Mzz Jomo Kenyatta on the front and a Lion family image on the back. […]

Brazilian Money History 1992: 100,000 Cruzeiros Banknote “Inflation Hummingbird bill” The Cruzeiro was Brazilian money from 1942-86 and again from 1990-93. The name Cruzeiro refers to the constellation of the Southern Cross, a cultural iconic symbol in Brazilian history. During […]

Suriname Money Year 2000: 100 Gulden Banknote: “Hummingbird Millennium Bill” Suriname money is known as some of the most colorful banknotes printed. The Surinamese Gulden was the official currency in Suriname from 1940-2004. During the 1990’s Suriname suffered a period […]

1998 Rwanda money 500 Francs Banknote “Gorilla Family Bill” The 1998 Rwanda 500 Francs banknote features a Gorilla family on the front. The back of the banknote features school children. As part of currency reform in 1998 the 500 Franc […]